Opinions on dug coins

I dig quite a few early coppers. I know that typically dug coins go for far less, but many of my early large cents are in better shape than non-dug coins. (Sorry for the different file sizes.)

I am interested in your opinions of whether these coins are grade-able:
1801 Draped Bust S-221 (1 over 0 error):


1817 (Common Variety):


1836 (Common Variety):


1798 S-181 (Very Scarce):


These are only the ones in decent shape. I have dug a bunch of others, but I think they are too far gone to even bother with. What is your opinion?

 

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I can't offer an opinion on grading or value, but as a fellow relic hunter-nice digs !

 

What great digs. I've seen quite a few early coppers graded, most have enviromental damage on the label. I'm not totally sure, but I believe it depends on its rarity...

 

Nice findings. I also MD. Have you gone to this sight? metaldetectingforum.com
Any of your coins are worth something, even if they are not nice. Some one will be willing to buy them at some price. It's hard to grade them. Good luck. -O)

 

Very interesting coins, For sure!!

 

Gorgeous even patina on the 1801. I don't really see any corrosion on it. The others are a bit rougher.

 

Dug coins like this sell all the time on ebay, and usually for the graded good price. I have one 1832 cent I dug, but I'm keeping it.

 

Those are really nice coins. Dirty shame the soil burnt pitting eats away thier value. Any attemp remove dirt/pitting debree from coin will cause the coins surface to break away. MY advice.. try to dig more gold & silver coins ... if there's any to be found.

 

I dig plenty of them as well, but the old coppers are what get my juices flowing!

 

Nice early date! Neil

 

My latest Dug coin

Last week I dug a 1812 Classic Large Cent. This coin was more than 12 inches deep and came out in great condition. It is still a dug coin but because of the condition I am sure
any collector would be proud to own it.

 

I took your advice and dug this beauty of a 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime (LM-3).

 

nice

can i ask what type of detector you used? seeing i think you mentioned about a foot deep. thanks

 

I was using a Minelab SE Pro. I have a website where I tell the whole story and even show maps of where I found it. check it out at http://www.mymdforum.com

 

Got the ace 350 but still learning it and need to find places to hunt!!!

 

White's Spectra V3i on my half dime. It was about 9.5 inches.

 

Nice coins I am a large cent collector I keep any all large cent even though you dug them up the history they carry lie's the true value

 

I keep most everything I find, I have never sold any thing. I did give a 1827 large cent back to the its owners great great granddaughter last year though.
You can read abou it at http://mymdforum.com/wp/1827-family-heirloom-returned/ I am a collector but only of treasures I have found.

 

Nice. Same with me. I have never purchased a coin or artifact.

I have to consider selling the half dime that I dug in March. It is tough to hold onto a coin that is worth about $10K.